Video Interview with Dubai Hotel Chef de Cuisine Willibald Reinbacher

YoungHotelier.com interviews the creative and energetic Chef de Cuisine of one of the top “Fish” restaurants in Dubai…Willibald Reinbacher, also popularly known just as ‘Willi’. Willi decided at the age of 15 that he was always interested in food, cooking it, seeing how it evolved but admits there was a great influence and inspiration from his [...]

Video Interview with Annie Buckley, Hotel Public Relations Manager

A YoungHotelier.com video interview with Annie Buckley, who is the Hotel Public Relations Manager (Hospitality PR & Marketing) at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai. Annie tells us about what got her into the role and what competencies are required of those looking to pursue this field, among other things. This is a 3 part series – the [...]

Video Interview with Matt Griffis, Hotel Front Office Manager

YoungHotelier.com interviews Matthew (Matt) Griffis, who is the Front Office Manager at the new Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina in Dubai. Matt gives a valuable insight into the world of hospitality through the eyes of a Front Office professional, what it took to get here and what competencies would be most valuable [...]

Video Interview with Marguerite Howley, Hotel Owner and Chef

A Young Hotelier Interview with Marguerite Howley, Hotel Owner and Chef at the Castlemurray House Hotel, St.Johns Point, Co.Donegal, Ireland. Marguerite shares her experience in the kitchen and the rewards of owning her own business. A 3 part interview – watch the first video above – the 2nd and 3rd continue below. Video 1: Little [...]

Video Interview with Paul O’Connell, Hotel Catering Services Manager

A YoungHotelier.com interview with Paul O’Connell, who is the Hotel Catering Services Manager at the Capella Castlemartyr Hotel in Cork, Ireland. Paul discusses his stint in various areas of the hotel field, working with companies like Jury’s Doyle and what it is like to be a Hotel Catering Services Manager with a high-class boutique group [...]

Video Interview with Hotel Houskeeping Supervisor, Magdalena Sabiniano

An interview with Hotel Housekeeping Supervisor, Magdalena Sabiniano at the Ritz Carlton Dubai. Magdalena a.k.a Maggie a.k.a “Supermum” is also the winner of the “Hotel Houskeeper of the Year” award at the Middle East Hotelier Awards 2007. Watch Part 1 of the interview above…Part 2 continues below. Video 1: Are you irate at the thought [...]

Video Interview with Shaun Parsons, Hotel Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Food and Beverage

We interview Shaun Parsons, the Executive Assistant Manager (EAM) incharge of Food & Beverage operations at the Mina Seyahi Complex (Le Meridien & Westin) in Dubai. Part 1 is viewable above…the video continues in Part 2 below. Interview Highlights: 1st Video: Have you ever heard a friend’s tale as to how their casual part time [...]